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P19 EVE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,207 mi
Last recorded147,207 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 EVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 147,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 147,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 146,964 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 146,504 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 146,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 145,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,756 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 144,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 140,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing cover loose

cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall

engine warning light on

n/s/r number plate lamp only 50% light source illuminating

under trays fitted covering some underside componets

Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

n/s number plate lamp only 50% light source illuminating

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexable hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under sheilds fitted covering some components

Fail 11 Nov 2015 119,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexable hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under sheilds fitted covering some components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle pipe to rear pipe clamps badley corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 104,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle pipe to rear pipe clamps badley corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f o/s f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Nov 2013 88,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f o/s f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damage

offside rear tyre outter sidewall damage

Pass 9 Nov 2011 76,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyer inner sidewall cut

nearside front tyer inner sidewall damage

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,322 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 65,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 61,443 miles

N/S Front Tyre Inner Sidewall Damage, But no Cords Exposed.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,443 miles

N/S Front Tyre Inner Sidewall Damage, But no Cords Exposed.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,486 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 35,915 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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P19 EVE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P19 EVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P19 EVE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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